Liverpool: Brendan Rodgers signs new long-term deal

Brendan Rodgers has signed a new long-term contract with Premier League runners-up Liverpool.

Rodgers, appointed Kenny Dalglish's successor in 2012, has led the Reds back into the Champions League following a four-year absence.

Progress under Rodgers

In Rodgers's first season in charge, Liverpool finished seventh with 61 points, winning 16 league matches, losing nine and scoring 71 goals.

This season they have finished second, with 23 points more, winning 26 matches, losing six and scoring 101 goals.

"I am both humbled and privileged to be offered the chance to extend my stay at this great club," said the 41-year-old Northern Irishman.

Liverpool finished two points behind champions Manchester City this season.

The 18-time English champions had been strong contenders to win their first top-flight title since 1990, before a 2-0 home defeat against Chelsea allowed City to take control.

Liverpool had been five points clear at the summit when they hosted Jose Mourinho's side on 27 April, but the loss disrupted their momentum and City went on to win all their remaining games to finish top.